Ohio State Representative, District 70
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 70 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Brian Lampton (R) has held the seat since January 2023 (in the Ohio House since 2021, representing District 73 before 2023) and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 70 · Representative Brian Lampton - District 70
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 70th District | Ohio State Representative, District 70 |
Counties: Greene
Last time, 2024: Brian Lampton (Republican) 61.5% · 38,455 votes; Joseph Wilson (Democratic) 38.5% · 24,030 votes.
Sources: 2024 Official Election Results · LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.
- Owner and operator, Lampton/Engle & Associates Insurance
- Bachelor's degree in communications, University of Dayton, 1987
- Vice president, Beavercreek 9/11 Memorial Committee; president, Beavercreek and Fairborn Chambers of Commerce
9 of 11 sections researched · 23 sources
- Chair, Greene County Democratic Party, since June 2022
7 of 11 sections researched · 17 sources
Brian Lampton
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Kim McCarthy
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The race in pictures
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A note on our coverage
Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.
Brian Lampton's record in office has 6 entries and Kim McCarthy's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Brian Lampton has 11 entries and Kim McCarthy has 5 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jump to a candidate
- Brian Lampton: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Kim McCarthy: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
Where they stand
Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.
Education
Brian Lampton
Brian is committed to fair school funding that eases the burden on local taxpayers while supporting teachers, parents, and students.
Source: On The Issues
Kim McCarthy
Our state school funding system was declared unconstitutional nearly a quarter century ago, and our state governenment STILL has not fixed it, thus leaving local property owners more and more on the hook for unfairly absorbing the costs. This broken, inquitable system needs to be fixed once and for all, so that all of our children can receive a quality education.
Source: Kim McCarthy
Government ethics
Brian Lampton
None found in the records checked
Kim McCarthy
I believe strongly in putting the needs and interests of People First in our governance, which is why I refuse to accept any corporate PAC money, and don't rely on big money backers or even party support for my campaign, but upon the support of hundreds of individuals.
Source: Kim McCarthy
Guns
Brian Lampton
Brian is committed to protecting our Second Amendment rights, improving distracted-driving laws, keeping our kids safe in school and advocating for pro-life policies that defend the most vulnerable.
Source: On The Issues
Kim McCarthy
None found in the records checked
Health care
Brian Lampton
As Insurance Committee Chair, Brian fights for more affordable, accessible insurance options, supports paid leave for organ donors and reforms that protect you instead of protecting bureaucracy.
Source: On The Issues
Kim McCarthy
You can hear from my accent that I’m from Australia so I grew up with universal healthcare and tuition-free college and I’ve seen the difference it makes to the community
Jobs and the economy
Brian Lampton
As a longtime business owner, Brian knows that Ohio’s economy thrives when our entrepreneurs thrive. He’s pushing for fewer burdensome regulations and lower taxes so that local businesses can hire, grow and serve our community.
Source: On The Issues
Kim McCarthy
None found in the records checked
National defense
Brian Lampton
I’ve lived near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base most of my life and can assure you that Dayton has what it takes to house an initiative like this.
Source: State Representative Lampton Supports Effort to Bring U.S. Space Force Academy to Ohio
Kim McCarthy
None found in the records checked
Property taxes
Brian Lampton
Brian believes that hardworking Ohioans deserve relief from ever-rising property taxes, lower income tax burdens, and a government that spends wisely and efficiently.
Source: On The Issues
Kim McCarthy
None found in the records checked
Veterans
Brian Lampton
With a strong military presence in our region, Brian is dedicated to easing transitions for military families, improving school safety and giving our veterans the support they have earned.
Source: On The Issues
Kim McCarthy
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Brian Lampton
Fighting for Greene County.
Source: Fighting for Greene County
Kim McCarthy
I am running to bring honest, trustworthy and accountable representation to the people of my district and my state. For too long we've suffered under one-party rule, and all of the self-serving corruption that enables.
Source: Kim McCarthy
What they have said, checked
Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.
Brian Lampton
Not yet researched
Kim McCarthy
Not yet researched
Record in office
Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampton (R) | 2021 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 73 |
| Lampton (R) | 2023 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 70 |
| Lampton (R) | 2025-04-09 | vote | 2025-04-09 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and |
| Lampton (R) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi |
| Lampton (R) | 2025-06-25 | vote | 2025-06-25 (vote): Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote wa |
| Lampton (R) | 2025-07-21 | vote | 2025-07-21 (vote): Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies |
| Lampton (R) | 2025-11-25 | bill | 2025-11-25 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bernard Willis, of House Bill 434 (136th General Assembly), Exempt military driver's license applicants fro |
| Lampton (R) | 2026-06-10 | vote | 2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe |
| McCarthy (D) | 2023 | office | Member, Greene County Board of Elections |
Brian Lampton
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June 10, 2026 · vote
Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.
Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10
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November 25, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bernard Willis, of House Bill 434 (136th General Assembly), Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's ed, signed into law and effective November 25, 2025.
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July 21, 2025 · vote
Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies and certain emergency levies on the ballot (the House vote was 61-28, override succeeded).
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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June 25, 2025 · vote
Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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June 11, 2025 · vote
Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 1-85 and the motion failed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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April 9, 2025 · vote
Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
Kim McCarthy
Not yet researched
Money
Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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Brian Lampton
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 31,374.88 | 26.1% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 60,653.80 | 50.4% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 9,649.47 | 8.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 18,654.31 | 15.5% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $41,024, spent $92,029, cash on hand $28,304.
Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 12, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
Top donors, as filed
None found in the records checked
Outside spending
None found in the records checked
In-state share
Not yet researched
Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
Kim McCarthy
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 5,805.05 | 23.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 44.2 | 0.2% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 18,278.23 | 75.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 139.3 | 0.6% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 8, 2026: raised $24,083, spent $5,849, cash on hand $18,418.
Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 8, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
Top donors, as filed
None found in the records checked
Outside spending
None found in the records checked
In-state share
Not yet researched
Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
The result
Not yet researched
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Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 70 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 70 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 70 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 70, in surname order: Brian Lampton (Republican), Kim McCarthy (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 70 seat now?
The seat is held by Brian Lampton.
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